DOIs are persistent identifiers for objects, most commonly for publications of all sorts (journal articles, books, book chapters, datasets, etc). ORCID iDs are persistent identifiers for people, and specifically for […]
How do I register as a publisher in ORCID?
ORCID iDs are for individuals only. Publishers interact with ORCID by integrating with our APIs to collect iDs, and to import and export data from and to ORCID records. Learn […]
Does ORCID currently transfer personal data from the EU to the US?
Yes, ORCID does transfer personal data from the EU to the US as part of its network infrastructure. The live registry software is hosted on servers located within the US.
How does ORCID lawfully transfer personal data under the GDPR?
ORCID relies on two mechanisms to transfer personal data under the GDPR. First, ORCID obtains the consent of its users at the time of registration to the transfer of personal […]
How can I add the Standard Contractual Clauses to my existing ORCID membership agreement?
ORCID is happy to enter into the Standard Contractual Clauses with any member located in the EU, EEA or UK that is transferring personal data to ORCID using the member […]
Does ORCID provide information about its data practices?
Yes, ORCID maintains a number of documents on its website related to its privacy and security practices. Those documents include: Privacy Policy – ORCID ORCID Trust – ORCID ORCID, GDPR, […]
Does ORCID provide any supplemental measures in the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US?
Yes, in addition to the safeguards discussed above, ORCID incorporates the following supplementary measures to address data protection. Data Subject Control. Users are provided with a high amount of transparency […]
Does ORCID provide users with information on how it will respond to government requests to access data?
Yes, ORCID makes clear to users that in the event it receives any government data request, it will provide “only such data as we deem necessary in the situation.” See […]
Is ORCID subject to US Surveillance laws?
It is not likely that ORCID would be subject to US surveillance law requests highlighted in the Schrems II decision. Since ORCID is not an “electronic communication service provider” as […]
I am a researcher. Can I use ORCID for free?
Yes. Anyone who participates in research, scholarship, or innovation can register an ORCID iD for themselves free of charge, and you can use the same iD throughout your whole career‚ […]